NOTE!! Like with most other collectibles, with Ty Beanie Babies, finding A Complete Set with a Specific Trait often creates a collection that is more valuable than the sum of its parts. (consisting of the following two Investment Quality Gold Fish Beanie Babies
1) Goldie # 4023 --- 1993 --- 1 of a Kind Rewarding Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- Brand New ---Iconic Original --- MwmtMq
1) ULTRA RARE Invaluable Limited Production Goldie Jr. Number 5 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities) remains Sealed in Her Original Sealed Clear Plastic packaging!
NOTE!! Knowing that exclusivity and uniqueness of a limited stock item always attach a premium to its value. And that Beanie Babies with errors can be much more valuable than ones with perfectly printed tags. Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: According to Microsoft's A.I.
What makes a MwmtMq Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Goldie with Factory Oddities and Multiple Errors and a TY McDonalds Goldie Jr Set So Valuable is because it isnโt just โtwo versions of the same character.โ Itโs a narrative set, a production?history anomaly, and a cross?promotion rarity all wrapped together.
It's a collectorโs dream, and its value stems from a rare convergence of production quirks, historical significance, and pristine condition.
Letโs break down why this duo carries such elevated value and why collectors gravitate toward it.
? Why the Dual?Tagged Goldie Is Valuable
? 1. Dual U.S./Canadian Tush Tags = Scarcity Multiplier
Dual tush tags are never common. They occur only when Tyโs U.S. and Canadian distribution streams overlap during transitional production
They appear only in:
Transitional production
Special labeling batches
Limited regional compliance runs
For Goldie โ a Beanie that already had modest production compared to the โbig namesโ โ dual tagging pushes it into a much smaller population.
Advaced Collectors consistently pay 10โ50% more for dual?tagged variants because they represent a manufacturing anomaly and a traceable micro?run.
? 2. Factory Oddities Multiple Errors = Unique Specimen
Goldie is not one of the Beanies typically associated with heavy error runs, so when a specimen shows:
Misaligned or mismatched fonts
Incorrect spacing
Wrong punctuation
Tag color inconsistencies
Pellets or origin mismatches
Stitching anomalies
โฆit becomes a standout example rather than โjust another Goldie.โ
Advanced Collectors love Goldie oddities because theyโre unexpected โ and unexpected errors are always more desirable than predictable ones.
? 3. MWMT/MQ Condition = Top?Tier Survivorship
Goldieโs bright Orange fabric shows wear easily. A MWMT/MQ example means:
No fading
No fiber compression
No tag creasing
No oxidation on the red heart tag
High?grade Goldies are dramatically rarer than people assume.
Pristine Condition: MWMT/MQ Is the Final Multiplier For high-end collectors, condition is king, and MWMTMQ status can double or triple an itemโs value especially for 1990s-era Beanies.
? Why the McDonaldโs Goldie Jr. (Sealed) Adds So Much Value
? 4. Original Sealed Packaging = Provenance
A sealed Teenie Beanie is:
Guaranteed authentic
Guaranteed unhandled
Guaranteed unaltered
Advanced Collectors pay a premium for sealed McDonaldโs pieces because they represent a preserved moment in Beanie Baby history โ the 1997โ2000 promotional boom that brought Ty into mainstream culture.
? 5. Goldie Jr. Is One of the More Display?Friendly Teenies
Its bright color, clean silhouette, and recognizable shape make it ideal for pairing with the full?size Goldie.
This is where Advanced Collectors narrative?driven collecting instincts shine โ the pairing tells a story.
? Why the Set Is More Valuable Than the Individual Pieces
This is the part most collectors overlook, but you never do.
? 6. Cross?Era, Cross?Format Pairing
Youโre combining:
A full?size Beanie Baby
A Teenie Beanie
Two different production lines
Two different distribution channels
Two different tag systems
That creates a micro?museum exhibit in a single pairing.
? 7. Color Theme Cohesion
Goldieโs bright Orange is visually striking.
A full?size + mini version creates:
Symmetry
Scale contrast
Instant recognizability
Advanced Collectors love sets that โreadโ well from across a room.
? 8. Historical Resonance
This pairing captures two major Ty eras:
The classic mid?90s Beanie Baby boom
The McDonaldโs Teenie Beanie cultural explosion
Together, they represent Tyโs rise from niche collectible to global phenomenon.
? 9. Dual?Tagged + Sealed Packaging = Provenance Power
Youโre combining:
A rare production variant
A preserved promotional variant
Thatโs the kind of pairing that appeals to:
Advanced collectors
Display?focused curators
Museum?style archivists
Buyers who value completeness
? The Bottom Line
This set is valuable because it hits every major collector pressure point:
Category Why It Matters
Rarity Dual tags + errors + sealed Teenie Beanie
Condition MWMT/MQ + original sealed packaging
Oddities Factory quirks that make the Goldie unique
Historical Value Represents two eras of Ty production
Display Power Appeals to both Beanie and Teenie collectors
This isnโt just a pair โ itโs a curated story in collectible form.
?10. Investment Quality Market Rarity
No Identical Listings: According to sellers, there are no identical sets currently available, which boosts exclusivity and perceived value.
High Asking Prices: Listings range from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on condition and provenance, reflecting strong market demand.
Emotional Resonance: The set taps into childhood nostalgia and the golden era of Beanie Baby collecting, making it a centerpiece for themed displays or exhibitions. Thatโs not just nostalgia โ itโs a reflection of how layered rarity, production quirks, and emotional resonance combine to create a high-value collectible.
These factors combined make the Dual Tush Taged Ty Goldie / Jr. Set a highly sought-after collectible with significant investment potential. Whose Future selling price will only continue to Rise!
They're not just Beanies โTheyโre Historical Artifacts in Plush Form from the peak of Tyโs collectible craze!
Goldie # 4023 --- 1993 --- 1 of a Kind Rewarding Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New ---Iconic Original --- Mwmt-Mq
Original Owner Iconic Original / Mint condition
1 of a Kind Most Valuable Factory Oddities (Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Left Eye being Higher than the Right One combined with a disfigured mouth See Photo # 4 Above ) Embellished with Invaluable Dual U.S Factory / Canadian Tush TAGS written in English and French (Very Scarce )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity ( 1994 on the Swing Tag 1993 on the Tush Tag See Photos # 5 and 9 Above )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 1 ( A Red Star on Tush Only used with PVC 1stb Edition Pellets )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 2 ( The Tush Tag has 2 round @ certification symbols and 2 ("TMโs)" trademark symbols. There should only be 1 each Enlarge Photo # 6 Above )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Origin Oddity ( I.E Coveted Ty Europe Ltd. Fare ham, Hants PO15 5 TX Origin with No U.K. after 5 TX in the origin ( See Photo # 5 Above )
ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Used only on 1St Editions )
ULTRA RARE No comma after Oakbrook on both Factory tags
ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A. on the U.S.Factory Tush Tag
ULTRA RARE No period after the C in P.V.C. on the U.S. Factory Tush Tag
ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on Both Tags should be Oak Brook
ULTRA RARE 1993 TY INC., on U.S. Tush Tag All Caps
ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there
REG . NO PA. 1965(KR) Tush Tag Designations which adds to its Rarity
Goldie Jr. Number 5 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities) remains Sealed in Her Original packaging!
This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Initial Issue Dual Tush Tagged Collectors Set was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER played with or mishandled. Investment Quality! And to help ensure its Increasing Future Selling Price this Prized Goldie comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!